Proverbs 15:2,31
Proverbs 15:2 The Message (MSG)
Knowledge flows like spring water from the wise; fools are leaky faucets, dripping nonsense.
Proverbs 15:31 The Message (MSG)
Listen to good advice if you want to live well, an honored guest among wise men and women.
Proverbs 15:2 King James Version (KJV)
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: But the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
Proverbs 15:31 King James Version (KJV)
The ear that heareth the reproof of life Abideth among the wise.
Proverbs 15:2 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable, But the mouth of fools spouts folly.
Proverbs 15:31 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof Will dwell among the wise.
Proverbs 15:2 New Century Version (NCV)
Wise people use knowledge when they speak, but fools pour out foolishness.
Proverbs 15:31 New Century Version (NCV)
If you listen to correction to improve your life, you will live among the wise.
Proverbs 15:2 American Standard Version (ASV)
The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
Proverbs 15:31 American Standard Version (ASV)
The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.
Proverbs 15:2 New International Version (NIV)
The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
Proverbs 15:31 New International Version (NIV)
Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise.
Proverbs 15:2 New King James Version (NKJV)
The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.
Proverbs 15:31 New King James Version (NKJV)
The ear that hears the rebukes of life Will abide among the wise.
Proverbs 15:2 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The tongue of the wise speaks knowledge that is pleasing and acceptable, But the [babbling] mouth of fools spouts folly.
Proverbs 15:31 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The ear that listens to and learns from the life-giving rebuke (reprimand, censure) Will remain among the wise.
Proverbs 15:2 New Living Translation (NLT)
The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing, but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.
Proverbs 15:31 New Living Translation (NLT)
If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise.
Proverbs 15:2 The Passion Translation (TPT)
When wisdom speaks, understanding becomes attractive. But the words of the fool make their ignorance look laughable.
Proverbs 15:31 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Accepting constructive criticism opens your heart to the path of life, making you right at home among the wise.
Proverbs 15:2 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.